Elon Musk posted on X on August 23, 2026, sharing a piece that described a proposal for Greece to shoot migrants, sink refugee boats, and deny food and water, labeling the idea as "based".

Musk, the chief executive of X and a former leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, has used the platform to discuss a range of policy topics.

The post referenced a Greek policy suggestion that involved lethal force against migrants and the denial of basic supplies.

Musk’s comment "based" indicated approval of the described measures.

The content was shared in a thread that also included a link to a news article about Greek migration enforcement.

Some analysts noted that the post revived scrutiny of Musk’s influence on public policy debates.

X has not responded to requests for comment.

The incident has prompted further discussion about the responsibilities of social media platforms and the impact of prominent technology leaders on political discourse.